Comparison

BMW i5 vs Volkswagen ID.4

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range BMW i5 295 mi vs 291 mi
Best value Volkswagen ID.4 $67,100 vs $45,095
Faster charging Volkswagen ID.4 33 min vs 28 min
Weighted profile Volkswagen ID.4 2.4 vs 7.6

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
BMW i5
295 mi vs 291 mi
Value winner
Volkswagen ID.4
$155/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
Volkswagen ID.4
28 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Volkswagen ID.4
298 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec BMW i5 Volkswagen ID.4
Trim used eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) Pro
MSRP (USD) $67,100 $45,095
Range 295 mi 291 mi
Efficiency 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh 298 Wh/mi • 3.36 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 81.2 kWh 77 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Body type Sedan SUV
DC max 205 kW 210 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 33 min 28 min
Roadtrip score 68.9 77.7
Miles added (15 min est.) 80 mi 97 mi
USD per mile of range 227 $/mi 155 $/mi
Top speed 120 mph 99 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 19 cu ft
Tow rating 4,409 lb 2,205 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose BMW i5 if you want the longer rated range (295 mi vs 291 mi).
  • Choose Volkswagen ID.4 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 28 min vs 33 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Volkswagen ID.4 looks better ($155/mi vs $227/mi).

Weighted verdict

Volkswagen ID.4 has the stronger weighted profile (7.6 vs 2.4).

BMW i52.4 Volkswagen ID.47.6 205 kW33 min 210 kW28 min

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